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This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the outboard motor and should remain with the outboard motor if resold.  \nThe information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatever. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.  \nINTRODUCTION  \nCongratulations on your selection of a Honda outboard motor. We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest outboard motors on the market.  \nWe want to help you get the best results from your new outboard motor and to operate it safely. This manual contains the information on how to do that; please read it carefully.  \nAs you read this manual you will find information preceded by a  \n symbol. That information is intended to help you avoid damage to your outboard motor, other property, or the environment.  \nWe suggest you read the warranty policy to fully understand its coverage and your responsibilities of ownership. The warranty policy is a separate document that should have been given to you by your dealer.  \nWhen your outboard motor needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda marine dealer is specially trained in servicing Honda outboard motors. Your Honda marine dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer your questions and concerns.  \n 2002 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved  \nA FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY  \nYour safety and the safety of others are very important. And using this outboard motor safely is an important responsibility.  \nTo help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.  \nOf course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining an outboard motor. You must use your own good judgment.  \nYou will find important safety information in a variety of forms, including:  \n Safety Labels － on the outboard motor.  \n Safety Messages － preceded by a safety alert symbol  and one of three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.  \nThese signal words mean:  \nYou WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.  \nYou CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.  \nYou CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.  \n Safety Headings － such as IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.  \n Safety Section － such as OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY.  \n Instructions － how to use this outboard motor correctly and safely.  \nThis entire book is filled with important safety information － please read it carefully.  \nCONTENTS  \nOUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY.................................... 7  \nIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ................. 7  \nSAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS................................. 9  \nCONTROLS AND FEATURES ................................... 10  \nCONTROL AND FEATURE IDENTIFICATION CODES ................................. 10  \nCOMPONENT AND CONTROL LOCATIONS ..... 11  \nCONTROLS............................................................... 14  \nLH and LHT Types (tiller handle) Electric Starter Button............................................ 14  \nEngine Stop Switch and Switch Clip ..................... 14  \nChoke Knob ........................................................... 15  \nThrottle Grip........................................................... 15  \nThrottle Friction Knob .......................","cbCaiiUZdCkUy4AE","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiUZdCkUy4AE","pdf",7772457,111,"English","# Introduction\n# A Few Words About Safety\n# Contents\n## Outboard Motor Safety\n## Important Safety Information\n## Safety Label Locations\n## Controls and Features\n## Controls\n## Instruments\n## Indicators\n## Other Features","[{\"question\":\"Why should the BF40A/BF50A owner’s manual be kept with the outboard motor?\",\"answer\":\"The manual is considered a permanent part of the outboard motor and should remain with it if resold, so future owners can reference it at any time.\"},{\"question\":\"What do the safety signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION mean in this manual?\",\"answer\":\"DANGER indicates you will be killed or seriously hurt if instructions aren’t followed; WARNING indicates you can be killed or seriously hurt; CAUTION indicates you can be hurt.\"},{\"question\":\"How should owners approach hazards when operating or maintaining the outboard motor?\",\"answer\":\"The manual explains that not all hazards can be covered, so owners must use good judgment and follow the provided procedures and safety information.\"}]","BF40A/BF50A Owner’s Manual - Permanent reference and safety instructions | PDF",1792791082,280]